See what the experts are saying about Siena. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
-
Introduction
Siena, like many ancient Italian cities, lives up to the title luogo a misura d'uomo or "a place made for people". This is partly due to its compact size, which allows visitors to stroll leisurely about the city, and also due to the quantity... Continue reading »
-
History
It would have been much too easy to have built a city on a plain, and the builders of many Tuscan cities have always been known for enjoying a challenge. In keeping with this tradition, Siena originated on three hills, on land full of orchard... Continue reading »
-
Where to stay
Siena is a blessed city that attracts a diverse mix of tourists, thanks to a number of different attractions. It is a university town as well as a center of art and religion, not forgetting a delicious gastronomic culture! As a result, the ci... Continue reading »
-
Eat drink
The food in this area is more or less typical of the whole of Tuscany, which specializes in the great marriage of flavors and aromas. However, let's start with the distinguishing factors that set Siena apart. If you are looking for something... Continue reading »
-
Entertainment
Siena veritably leaks antiquity from its walls and atmosphere but it is hardly behind the times. That's because it retains its youth and verve, thanks to the university and the constant attraction that the area holds for young people from all... Continue reading »
-
Tours
Visiting Siena is like learning to play the guitar. For the basics, all you need is one afternoon. To become an expert, or at least a good player, a lifetime might just be long enough. Siena is small and intimate (it doesn't take long to cros... Continue reading »
-
Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Because Siena doesn't have an airport, international flights to the Tuscan region come into Rome or Milan, and then connect to either the Aeroporto Galileo Galilei (PSA) in Pisa or the Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)... Continue reading »
-
Fun facts
Siena Country: Italy Siena by the Numbers: Population: 54,500 Elevation: 1194 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 29.5 inches Average January Temperature: 41° F Average July Temperature: 71° F Quick Facts: Major Indust... Continue reading »
-
Introduction
70km (43 miles) S of Florence; 232km (144 miles) N of Rome Siena is a medieval city of brick. From a vantage point such as the Palazzo Pubblico's tower, its sea of roof tiles blends into a landscape of steep, twisting stone alleys. This ci... Continue reading »
-
Planning a trip
Getting There By Train -- The bus is often more convenient, because Siena's train station is outside town. Some 19 trains daily connect Siena with Florence (90 min.-2 1/4 hr.). There's also a line to Chiusi-Chianciano Terme (90 min.) passi... Continue reading »
-
Introduction
42km (25 miles) S of Siena; 112km (67 miles) S of Florence; 190km (118 miles) NW of Rome Montalcino presents a mighty image on the approach from the valley -- a walled town set very high on a tall hill with the spires of medieval buildings... Continue reading »
-
Planning a trip
Getting There By Train -- The bus is better, as few trains on the Siena-Grosseto line stop at either Torrenieri or Sant'Angelo (both about 10km/6 1/4 miles away), from which there are a few buses to connect you with Montalcino. By Car -... Continue reading »
Siena Travel Experiences
-
Montalcino and Castello Banfi
After spending what felt like 2 weeks but was really only 4 days helping Siena with her varicella (chicken poxs) I set out on a day... Continue reading »
-
Siena
We had planned to stay near Siena for two nights. We had found a very nice B&B near Siena, Villa Veronica. Although it has a pool, we... Continue reading »
-
Day trip to Siena
We started the day off pretty early this time, leaving the Villa around 7:30 after packing ourselves a sack lunch. We loaded... Continue reading »
-
A Stroll Through Medieval Italy
After a week in Rome, we were a little "big citied out" and so decided that the perfect medicine was a day trip to the medieval town of S... Continue reading »
-
Seeing Red
Daytrip to Siena today. My optometrist told me, "Bonnie, you have to go to Siena" so I did! Took the train there. There's also a good bus... Continue reading »
Popular Siena Hotels
- Locanda di San Martino
- Hotel San Marco
- Grand Hotel Continental
- Hotel Duomo
- Corsignano
- Hotel Vico Alto
- Dei Capitani
- Hotel Minerva
- Antica Locanda
- La Colonna
